PARTS LIST: 1 Bull Bar 6 12-1.75mm Nylon Lock Nut 1 Driver/Left Mounting Bracket 4 Bolt Assembly 1 Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket 1 LED Light Bar with mounting bolts 2 12x1.75mm x 30mm Double 2 12 x 35mm Single 6 12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washer Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket (2) 12mm x 35mm Single Bolt Plates (2) 12mm x 30mm Double s Driver/Left Mounting Bracket (4) Bolt Assembly EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Safety Glasses Ratchet Set Pliers or Adjustable Wrench IMPORTANT NOTES: Bull Bar may interfere with parking sensors on the bumper. The LED light bar can be wired into the factory light wiring or a wiring harness can be purchased separately. If state law requires a front license plate, a relocation kit is available separately. For cleaning, mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar, and aluminum polish may be used on the stainless steel to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX, VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT, & READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE: PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS RECOMMENDED. Page 1 of 7
LIGHT BAR INSTALLATION: 1. Remove light bar from box and screw bolts and washers into each end. 2. Slide bolts into crossbeam brackets with the washers on the outside of the bracket, and tighten using the supplied allen key. BULL BAR INSTALLATION: 1. Start Bull Bar installation from under the front of the vehicle. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with tow hooks. IMPORTANT: Tow hooks cannot be reinstalled with the Bull Bar. Tow Hook equipped vehicles (Figure 1): (Fig 1) Tow hook pictured Page 2 of 7
Tow hook removal-option 1: Remove the hex bolts securing the driver side of the bumper to the bracket. Use a short pry bar or large screwdriver to move the tab on the bumper bracket up and away to clear the hex bolt and slide it out past the bumper bracket, (Figures 2A & 2B). NOTE: The driver side tow hook on some later models may be difficult to remove and assistance is highly recommended on these models. The following info only applies to the later GM models. (Fig 2A) Driver side pictured from behind bumper (Fig 2B) driver side illustrated from behind bumper to show bumper bolt locations Remove the bolts securing the driver side of the bumper to the bumper bracket. Use a large screwdriver or pry bar to move the mounting tab up enough to get the long bolt through the tow hook out of the end of the frame Option 2: Remove plastic radiator grille. Loosen and/or completely remove the front bumper to remove the long hex bolt in the driver side tow hook, (Figure 2B). a. Reattach the bumper after both tow hooks have been removed and the openings have been checked for Bracket clearance. Tighten all factory bumper hardware at this time. b. Proceed to Step 2. Page 3 of 7
Vehicles without tow hooks: a. Cut out the indented area in both sides of the plastic bumper insert to clear the Brackets as pictured, (Figures 3 & 4). IMPORTANT: Make several small cuts for best fit. Do not cut through the top edge of the panel. NOTE: On some later models, the plastic panel is held in place with several small screws. The screws at the top corners are difficult to impossible to reach and remove without damaging the cover with the bumper in place. If you prefer to remove the panel to cut out the openings, it may be necessary or easier to remove the plastic grille then the steel bumper assembly with the plastic panel attached to access all of the small screws and clips. b. Reattach the bumper and/or bumper insert, (if removed), and grille once openings have been cut out and checked for clearance. Tighten all factory bumper hardware at this time. (Fig 3) Example of "no tow hook" model (Fig 4) Driver side cut out illustrated for reference only 2. Select the driver side Mounting Bracket. Insert the Bracket through the opening in the bumper, (Figure 5). Trim the plastic as required to clear the Brackets. Mounting holes in end of frame for tow hook (Fig 5) Driver side pictured without plastic panel for instruction purposes only Page 4 of 7
3. Line up the holes in the Bracket with the holes in the end of the frame channel for the tow hook. Select (1) 12mm Double, (Figure 6A). Insert the into the end of the frame, through the (2) holes in the side of the frame and out through the Bracket, (Figures 5, 6B & 6C). Secure the Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (2) 12mm Flat Washers and (2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 6B). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware at this time. Fig 6A 12mm Double (2) 12mm Flat Washers (2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts Bracket (Fig 6B) Note Bracket installed in forward position to move Bull Bar away from bumper (Fig 6C) Inner driver side Bracket with Double 4. Repeat Step 3 to install the 12mm x 35mm Single, (Figure 7A), into the remaining hole in the other side of the frame channel and Bracket, (Figures 5, 7B & 7C). Fig 7A 12mm Single 12mm Flat Washer 12mm Nylon Lock Nut (Fig 7B) Passenger Bracket installed in forward position to move Bull Bar away from bumper (Fig 7C) Outer driver side Bracket with Single Page 5 of 7
5. IMPORTANT: The Brackets are designed with (2) mounting positions to fit multiple models and model years. Most Silverado/Sierra models will use the back mounting position with the Brackets pushed in to install the Bull Bar closer to the bumper, (Figure 8A). Tahoe, Yukon and Suburban models may require the forward mounting position to move the Bull Bar forward or to provide more clearance for accessory lights (Figure 8B). Single Double (Fig 8A) Typical Silverado/Sierra mounting position (Fig 8B) Typical Tahoe/Yukon and Suburban mounting position 6. Repeat Steps 2 5 to install the passenger side Mounting Bracket. 7. With assistance, hold the Bull Bar up in position on the outside of the Mounting Brackets. Bolt the Bull Bar to the Brackets with (4) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (8) 10mm Flat Washers and (4) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 9). Do not tighten hardware at this time. Fig 9 8. Check the Bull Bar alignment with the vehicle and for clearance between the Bull Bar and the bumper. If Bull Bar is too close to or touching bumper, remove the Bull Bar and reinstall the Brackets in the forward position away from the bumper, (Figure 8B). Adjust as required then fully tighten all hardware at this time. Page 6 of 7 Learn more about grille guards on our website.